On Mother’s Day, Sunday, 11 May, music lovers can join Mango Groove at the Durban Botanic Gardens to honour and celebrate mothers at the Old Mutual Music at the Lake concert.
“As a mother, this is one of the holidays that is nearest and dearest to my heart and I’m happy to spend it with all the moms and their families at the Garden,” commented Claire Johnston, Mango Groove lead vocalist.
The band’s unique flavour and majestic blend of native South African sounds, such as marabi and kwela, fused with contemporary and pop influences will fill the Durban Botanic Gardens. The mesh of the pennywhistle, the big brass arrangements, harmonies and gumboot rhythms overlaid with the angelic voice of Johnston results in a highly distinctive sound.
“Mother’s Day is that extra special occasion we dedicate to pampering and spoiling our selfless caregivers. It is a celebration honouring mothers, motherhood, maternal bonds and their influence in society. We hope that all our mothers will enjoy the concert and their loved ones join them in making this a memorable occasion,” said Old Mutual sponsorship manager Bandile Mngoma.
The Old Mutual music concert series continues to contribute to the popularity of outdoor music venues in South Africa. The Music at the Lake initiative in 2014 will promote the appreciation of our plants and green heritage, and encourages young and old to value botanic gardens such as the Durban Botanic Gardens.
Tickets are pre-sold tickets at R140 for adults (on the day sales are R160) and R50 for kids 8 -12. Kids under 8 are free. Tickets are available online at www.webtickets.co.za.
All children are welcome at the KidZone for some extra fun and games. Drinks, cooler boxes and picnic baskets are welcome.
Gates open at 12h30 for pre-sales and 13h00 for on the day sales. The show starts at 14h30.
Secure parking is available on the Juventus ground. Entrance to all parking is off lower John Zikhale (Sydenham) Road, adjacent to the Botanic Gardens and the Munies Hockey Field also off lower John Zikhale (Sydenham) Road.
Follow @OM_Concerts and @dbnbotgardens on Twitter for all the action on the day, and ‘Like’ the Old Mutual Music in the Gardens page on Facebook for all the updates and info.
For more information about this and other events at the Durban Botanic Gardens, visit the website www.durbanbotanicgardens.org.za or call the Info Centre on 031 322 4021.